Dr. Craig is the Chief Medical and Underwriting Director of San Antonio-based PurinaCare Pet Health Insurance. With over 30 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Craig is passionate about pets and how to keep them healthy and happy for a lifetime.

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Furry First Aid

There is no doubt that Spring has sprung. As a pet owner, I am sure you can tell by your pet’s sudden craving to be outside, active – and inquisitive. When the weather is nice, our pet’s have a natural tendency to want to explore. Even predominately indoor pets will become more active and more eager to play.

While burning off excess energy is a great thing for pet owners, our pet’s curiosity can get the best of them. When your pet wanders into a rose bush or finds an ant pile too entertaining to leave alone, are you prepared to take care of them? Here are a few first aid tips for pets including things you need to have in your Pet First Aid Kit:

Although we can’t keep our pets out of everything, at least we can be prepared for almost anything. Before performing any type of medical procedure on your pet, contact your veterinarian. Pets learn from experience, but when something goes wrong, they can’t tell us. PurinaCare offers an Accident Only policy to help ensure that when your furry friend loses a fight with the neighbor’s dog or bites the wrong end of a stick, you won’t have to worry about the cost of care. Being prepared in the face of an accident or emergency is reassuring and helps ensure the health and safety of your pets.